How Much Does Mobile Car Detailing Cost in Cincinnati?
Last updated: May 7, 2026 · Onyx Pristine Co.
Mobile car detailing in Cincinnati ranges from $60 to $200 depending on package and add-ons. A basic exterior wash starts at $60, full interior detail is $100, and the complete Pristine package (interior + exterior) is $150. Below is the real pricing breakdown — same numbers a Cincinnati customer would pay at their driveway, no quote-form runaround.
The short answer
For a standard sedan or SUV in clean-to-moderate condition: $60 exterior, $100 interior, or $150 for both (saves $10 vs. booking separately). Add-ons like engine bay ($25), headlight restoration ($70 bundled), and heavy odor removal ($35+) layer on top. A vehicle in unusually poor condition — heavy pet hair, deep stains, or extreme soiling — carries a $25–$50 surcharge that we confirm on-site before any work starts.
Cincinnati pricing by package
Exterior Detail — $60
Includes hand wash with pH-balanced Koch Chemie shampoo, two-bucket method, microfiber drying, wheel and tire deep clean, tire dressing, glass treatment, and a conditioned finish on plastics and trim. Takes about 1–2 hours on-site in your Cincinnati driveway. Full Exterior Detail details.
Interior Detail — $100
Full vacuum (seats, floors, trunk, under seats), deep shampoo on cloth seats and floor mats, leather conditioning where applicable, plastic and vinyl treatment, glass interior, and headliner spot-clean. Typical Cincinnati interior takes 2–3 hours.
Pristine Package — $150 (interior + exterior)
The full reset — saves you $10 vs. booking exterior and interior separately. This is the package most Cincinnati clients book first, especially before selling, trading in, or after a long winter. Full job runs 3–4 hours.
Add-on pricing
Engine Bay Detail is $25 on top of any package — degrease, rinse, dress plastics, safe for sealed bays. Headlight Restoration is $70 when bundled with a detail (a $10 savings over the $80 standalone price). Heavy Smoke or Odor Removal starts at $35 — multi-stage ozone and enzymatic treatment for embedded smoke, pet, or food odors.
When the surcharge applies (and why we never spring it)
A mandatory $25–$50 surcharge applies for vehicles with excessive pet hair, deep stains, mold, or extreme soiling. We always confirm this on-site, before any work starts — never as a surprise at the end. If you know your vehicle is rough, just text a few photos to 513-409-1944 ahead of time and we'll quote it before we drive out.
How Cincinnati detailing prices compare
Cincinnati's mobile detail market generally falls into three brackets: budget mobile washes ($30–$50, basic exterior only, often with a tunnel-wash level of finish), mid-market mobile detailers like Onyx Pristine ($60–$200, premium hand-wash and proper interior work), and high-end paint correction shops ($300–$1,200+, multi-step polish or ceramic). For routine maintenance and a clean-looking daily driver, the mid-market is where most 513 owners land — premium products without the paint-correction price.
What affects your final Cincinnati detail price
Three factors drive the final number: vehicle size (sedan vs. full-size SUV adds time), condition (clean → maintenance pricing; rough → surcharge), and add-ons. Location inside the 513 doesn't affect price — Hyde Park, Mason, West Chester, Blue Ash, Loveland, Norwood, and Anderson Township are all the same flat rate. See full pricing matrix →
First-detail discount
New clients get $20 off their first detail with code 20OFF at checkout. Every fifth detail for repeat clients is 50% off — our way of saying thanks for sticking around. Book online or text 513-409-1944 for a same-day quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does Onyx Pristine charge a travel fee anywhere in the 513?
No. Travel inside the 513 area code — Cincinnati, Mason, West Chester, Blue Ash, Loveland, Norwood, Anderson Township, and surrounding Hamilton County — is included in the price. For locations outside the 513, call 513-409-1944 for a quote.
Why are some Cincinnati detailers cheaper than $60?
Sub-$50 mobile washes typically skip the interior reset entirely, use harsh dish-soap-grade shampoo, and finish in under 30 minutes. Onyx Pristine's $60 exterior uses Koch Chemie and P&S Detail Products with a two-bucket method, microfiber drying, and includes wheel and tire treatment — what you'd get at a shop charging $80–$120 for the same service.
Do you accept card, Zelle, or cash?
All three. We don't require a deposit and don't charge a card-processing fee. Payment happens on completion after we've shown you the finished vehicle.
Can I use the 20OFF promo code more than once?
20OFF is a one-time first-detail code per client. Repeat clients automatically get every fifth detail at 50% off — no code needed, just book through the same email or phone number.
What's the cheapest way to get a real interior detail in Cincinnati?
Book the $100 interior-only if your exterior is in decent shape, or book the $150 Pristine if both need work — Pristine saves $10 vs. booking the two services separately. New clients can stack the 20OFF code on the Pristine package for $130 total, which is the lowest you can pay for a full interior + exterior detail.